OTA Graduate Student Achievement Award
OTA Graduate Student Achievement Award supports graduate students by rewarding scientific achievement, leadership, and service to recognize contributions to toxicology and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Applications open) | January 3, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 monetary award and an engraved plaque
Summary: Recognizes a graduate student's scientific achievement in toxicology, leadership, service, and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Key Information: Applicants must be SOT student members and have submitted an abstract for the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting.
Description
The OTA Graduate Student Achievement Award is offered by Out Toxicologists and Allies (OTA), a Special Interest Group of the Society of Toxicology (SOT). It recognizes a graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding scientific achievement in toxicology alongside leadership and service. Rather than funding a specified research project, the award honors accomplishments and contributions across the student's academic career.
The application highlights both scientific work and contributions to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in toxicology. Applicants may describe leadership, service, achievement, community involvement, or challenges tackled that align with OTA's mission. Research submitted for presentation at the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting forms part of the application.
